Set piece
Meaning: Free kick, corner, or throw-in—rehearsed plays.
'Set pieces' are dead-ball situations—free kicks, corners, throw-ins—where teams execute rehearsed routines. 'Good at set pieces' is a valuable attribute. Many goals come from set pieces.
Examples
- They're dangerous from set pieces. 他们的定位球很有威胁Son peligrosos a balón parado「セットピースからの攻撃が危険だ」세트피스에서의 공격이 위협적이다.
- Set piece specialist. 定位球专家Especialista en balón parado「セットピースのスペシャリスト」세트피스 스페셜리스트.
- Scored from a set piece routine. 通过定位球战术配合得分Marcó con una jugada ensayada a balón parado「セットピースのルーティンからゴールを決めた」세트피스 루틴에서 골을 넣었다.
Pronunciation
/sɛt piːs/
Usage Guide
Context: tactics, corners, free kicks
Tone: tactical, analytical
✓ Do Say
- Set piece定位球jugada a balón paradoセットピース세트피스
- Set pieces定位球jugadas a balón paradoセットピース세트피스들
- From a set piece通过定位球de balón paradoセットピースから세트피스에서
Common Mistakes
- Set pieces include corners, free kicks, and throw-ins
Origin & History
From the 'set' or stationary position of the ball allowing for 'piece' or play to be rehearsed. Modern football dedicates significant training time to set pieces.
Etymology: Set (stationary) + piece (play/routine)
First recorded: Football tactics, 20th century
Cultural Context
Era: 20th century tactics
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Football tactics
Regional notes: Universal football term.
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